Minutes for HAMLUG meeting 3/5/02 The meeting format was different than in previous meetings. As members arrived discussion centered around firewall operation with address translation, DNS, DHCP, non-routable addresses, and all the trimmings. With this as the start, discussion flowed from topic to topic, and likely everyone came away knowing more than when we arrived.
Some notable differences from pervious meetings: a. there was no network, many brought systems, but everyone thought 'someone else'' would bring a hub to plug into. (but we did have a DHCP server if there was a network) b. there was no scheduled demo, but we ended up with mini demo's of DVD players, Tex, and various others. c. turnout was one of our larger meetings. ( although some of our more regular members couldn't make it) d. the spirit of free exchange was among us with almost everyone contributing to the discussions, sometimes a few parallel discussions each on tempting subjects. The meeting fell into its traditional 2 part structure. The main meeting approx 6:30 to 8:30 with general discussion as mentioned. The second 'informal' half of the meeting when we usually tear down and pack up started as it usually does, everyone getting ready to go, but has ' one last question...'. Discussions here ranged into discussion of our first computers and various antiquities. The lost art of efficient coding and system tuning came up several times, noting that business today can just buy faster hardware to 'fix' improperly coded or tuned systems. A few helpful links relating to previous discussions: The RPM that you ALSO need if trying to install ethereal-0.9.1 is at http://rpmfind.net/linux/RPM/redhat/7.2/i386/openssl095a-0.9.5a-11.i386.html The site that provides a script for creating bootable custom linux CD's is at http://www.bablokb.de/bblcd/ Wireless networking drivers for recent wireless cards is at http://www.linux-wlan.org/ We almost forgot to ask for volunteers for the TCF table. However, had many questions about said table: a. Will we be at one? b. With who? (Will we be sharing with other LUGs?) c. What hours are needed? (basically all) d. What is the purpose of being at the table? ( recruiting members?, providing demos? just being there?) As mentioned, we had many discussions. If any in particular was not mentioned, it was unintentional, so please feel free to add as needed. Great meeting!!!! Hope to see everyone+ again. Jerry Ely
